During the few breaks of sun I have gotten out to do some roaming around. That being said, I have decided to do a miscellaneous photo post. Just a bunch of various places, people and things that struck my fancy.
So here it goes...
Let's start with vehicles:
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| The Pepto-mobile I guess it would be easy to find in a parking lot... |
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| This was in Campo di Fiori The Mortadella-mobile A definite photo-op! |
Let's move on to people:
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| The Wolfman... This guy was by the Colosseo howling... |
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| The Frier... Giving directions to a lost visitor... |
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| A new attraction in Piazza Navona Italy-man! |
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| At St. Peters Sqr a female tourist was trying to get the cops to pose with her Barbie! |
On to places:
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| Street-sign Art Always makes me laugh & think how creative! |
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| One of the many Street-corner Shrines... All over & very pretty! |
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| My favorite little bus... The 116 is an electric bus I take many times a week! |
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| At the Bus Stop in the Ville Borghese, again a frequent stop! |
During one of the breaks in the rain I traveled down to the area by Tiber Island (Isola di Tiberina). It is a small island in the middle of the Tiber River that runs through Rome. Normally, it is simply the home of a local hospital but in the summertime it becomes a local night-spot. They build clubs, eateries, shops and a movie theater around the banks on the island. Near the Island is a Church - Basilica di San Nicola in Carcene (I always just wanted to stop in - and it was open!) and a recently restored historical landmark - the temple to Athena a wonderful place to stop and rest in the newly restored gardens... So here are some photos from that adventure:
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| Tiber Island - quiet now but in June it will be covered with people and things to do! |
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| At the base of the Island is an old bridge that they light up with different colors at night! |
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| The Basilica di San Nicola in Carcene - great old church! |
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| Across from Monte Caprino A park I sometimes go to and read! |
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| Inside - great paintings... |
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| ...gold alters... |
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| Amazing fresco ceilings... |
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| ...and wonderful marble work! |
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| From the outside... |
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| ...it just looks like ruins but inside, as you can see, just amazing! |
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| The Temple to Athena... After 2 years of restoration it now sits proudly & beautifully... |
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| ...next to the river and across from the Bocca della Verita (the Mouth of Truth) |
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| Fountain w/ Chiesa Comedia |
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| The fountain restored and running nicely! |
Ok, enough roaming around...
On the home-front everything is great!
Unfortunately, Tom has been doing a lot of traveling. He was in Milan for a few days last week and this coming week he will be in Lausanne. Lots of work but we are still making time to play!
I have been doing some spring cleaning in the house. It is amazing how much 'crap' one (or two) accumulate in 2 years... This past Tuesday I finished my Base-relief sculpture 'Spirito Roma Strada'. Now, I have to figure out how to mount it. I think it came out pretty good...take a look:
Hopefully, this week, the Male-form sculpture and the 'Two Seasons' bowl have been fired (baked) so I can start painting them. I'll keep you posted!
For now, I am am going to sign off! We wish all our friends and family much love and happiness!
A special Buon Compleanno (Happy Birthday) to our friends Angi, Tabitha and to my Aunt Helen!
Ciao for now!
Abbracci a tutti!
Ron & Tom
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